Daily Quiz: On art thefts
Rahul Mishra hand embroidered ‘Everelle’ Klimt Gown. Photo: Special Arrangement
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Many years ago, a couple of paintings of this Post-Impressionist artist were stolen from a museum in Amsterdam, but they were also recovered quickly. This artist died by suicide. Last year, an immersive experience in his name was brought to several Indian cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Name the artist.
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Last year, a gang of thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole French crown jewels. Some of them belonged to an empress, who was the wife of Napolean III. Name her.
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Some people believe that this painting by da Vinci shot further to fame only after it was stolen. Today, it can be found in a museum in a bulletproof glass display case, and visitors are allowed to stare at it only for about 15 seconds. Name the painting.
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This painting, one of the most iconic images in art, has been stolen twice and recovered. It shows an agonised face against a colourful sky lit up by a setting sun. Name it.
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In 2008, an 11th century Chola bronze sculpture of Dancing Shiva was stolen from a temple in Tamil Nadu and sold to a museum in Australia. An art dealer was found responsible and emerged as a major antiquities smuggler. Name him.
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A stolen painting from Italy by artist X was found in a black bag by a gardener in 1997. X was a huge source of inspiration for the Indian designer, Rahul Mishra. The photo shows a model wearing clothes from Mishra’s collection. Name X.
Published – January 02, 2026 05:00 pm IST
